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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 470.28 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 470.28 and 97.08 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 470.28 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/470.28 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 470.28 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 45,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,654.78/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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